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Examples of Social Norms in Specific Roles
Social norms are often tied to specific social roles within particular settings. For example, colleges have a set of social norms that dictate expected student behavior, while workplaces establish different norms that govern the conduct of employees.
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A person enters a quiet public library and begins talking loudly on their phone. Other patrons stare disapprovingly, and a librarian approaches to ask the person to lower their voice. Which statement best analyzes this situation through the lens of social norms?
A person attending a classical music concert for the first time notices that the audience is silent during the performance and only applauds at the end of a complete piece, not between individual movements. The person adjusts their own behavior to match the audience. Which of the following statements best explains this person's behavior?